Construction Superintendent (Starship Pad Build)

Cape Canaveral, FL SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT (STARSHIP PAD BUILD) As a critical member of the Starship team, you will supervise and lead a team of laborers and contractors to support the construction and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects in Cape Canaveral, FL. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced, high-impact construction project, including the responsibilities below: Manage a team dedicated to construction site logistics/operations, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation Plan, implement, and enforce construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies; drive the safety culture on the jobsite through contractor and internal partners Coordinate and resolve conflicts in the field for contractors and internal partners on a daily basis Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX-purchased materials Be responsible for jobsite cleanliness Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX-provided construction barricades as needed Maintain jobsite SWPP, and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulations Create, enforce, and iterate on schedules for workers and subcontractors in conjunction with the engineering and project management team Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary Oversee the procurement and execution of specific construction projects as delegated by the engineering and project management team Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project Gather proposals from contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals Develop the final cost and schedule for the sub-project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule, and scope Coordinate project implementation and track project statusCoordinate with the end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance Manage night shift contractors as the project work requires Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, triage issues to the engineering and project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate Be responsible for contractor badging & security through the Cape/Kennedy Space Center badging process Help with hands-on skilled trade work when necessary (~10% of the time) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 3+ years of professional experience in the construction or aerospace industries with experience leading or coordinating a labor force 3+ years of hands-on experience with a trade skill falling in one of the following categories: welding, tubing, vertical building, integration, machining, fabrication, or heavy equipment operation PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Field experience in a technical field or in managing a multi-disciplinary team of contractors/laborers Previous experience with project management and scheduling software Basic proficiency with 2D or 3D modeling programs Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying Experience with project management of construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet) Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.) 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